The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-27

hereto, against whom almost every New
England pulpit was closed, was heard to ex-
claim as she left the church, %, wish that
infdel, Theodore Parker, could have been
here this morning to have heard that SER
monl'"
Many holding these liberal views suppress
them altogether. The denominations to
which they belong make their living depend
upon concealment of the conclusions to
which their thinking has brought them.
have met clergymen during the past year who
have said-I believe as you do; but don't
preach it because think it might injure my
popularity.
confess 1 cannot understand how man
can utter that which his mind does not feel
or his heart approve; and it matters not that
in pursuing such course they escape the con-
demnation of the world. They cannot es
cape the divine condemnation. In the sight
of God intellectual dishonesty is sin to be
punished as all sin is punished. Only those
who seek for what is eternally true and fear
lessly follow wheresoeyer the light of heaven
leads are approved of Kim.
Clarinda and DIR. Oneil. = Rev. B.F
Shook followed up his open letter to DIR.
O'Neil in regard to Haddock's Univers-
allsm, by a vigorous reply. To break
the force of Br. Shocks letter, DR.. Oneil
announced that be would begin the fol-
lowing Sunday night course at lectures
against Universalism. Mr.. Shook prompt
ly advertised his discourse on Haddock,
and challenged him to debate the issues
between them, which DR.. Oneil declined.
Mr.. Shook then informed him that he
would hear and reply to his lecture on
Universalism. The next issue of the Her.
aid announced that DR.. Oneil's lecture
was postponed for the present. This Meth
odist pastor did his very best to keep
the revelations of the Handbook work
from the attention of his people. but Mr..
Shocks open letter defeated him. The
incidents have materially helped our
cause with the people OF that city.
MISSOURI. More State Missionary
Notes. Writing from Chilicothe, Aug.
16, Rev. L. J. Spencer reports: Return
ed yesterday from my visits to Hum
phrey. Milan, Unionville and Lemon
Station. The friends at Unionville failed
to announce the appointment, therefore
had no service at that place. Due ar
were made at the other ap-
pointments, and L was greeted at each
service with good and attentive audi
diencee.
At Humphrey
the Disciples favored us by granting the
use of their chapel, and their choir each
evening rendered efficient service. We
expect to hold occasional services at this
place during the year.
At Milan
services were held in the Court House.
We will not soon forget the kindness
shown us by the friends at this place.
Here, also, we expect to hold occasional
services.
At Lemon Station
we had our first Sunday service there.
1t was truly gratifying to see the large
at morning service and the
close attention paid to the sermon on
the abolition of death and the conse-
quent Immortality brought to light
through the gospel. A good congrega-
ton re-assembled at 4P. M. and listened
attentively to discourse on the subject.
''What Is it to die?" I hold a gospel
patent on this sermon; for it makes the
rough places" (made so by theologians)
smooth A Disciple minister on hear.
ing this sermon sent me word by friend
that Il twisted the Scriptures" I sent
back word that he was mistaken for in
the unwinding process, he mistook the
subject of the "twistingp 1 expect to
secure fourth of my time at the above
place and organize church. We have a
large circle of friends here that would
form large society if they would organ
ize.
We are Moving Along Smoothly
at Gould Farm, Tina, and Marion Cen
ter. Those are the ''stand. bys" of the
Missouri Convention, embracing men of
zeal and nobility, and showing their
fidelity to our blessed faith in their
sacrifices from year to year to uphold
and maintain it. The Marion Center
friends are preparing to entertain the
Convention. They will be able to enter
tain all that will come. Come friends,
far and near, and assist in making this the
best Convention ever held in the State.
KENTUCKY.-Rev M. l.. Pope, as
sisted by Rev. F. M. Yates, held meet
ing at Dawson, resulting in permanent
of sixteen members. The
Executive Board of the State Convention,
of Brs. II. B. CLARK, j. NJ
CLARK and d. L. Barnes were called to
assist in the organization and to transact
other business pertaining to missionary
work. Delegates we're present from other
churches to cooperate in the good work.
Dawson is railroad town, and a sum-
mer resort, having fine medical waters,
and is just beginning to flourish. 1t is
an important point for us.
From Dawson the ministers, Executive
Board and delegation from the churches
we're conveyed on Friday the 9th inst, to
Beulsh, where there was another church
with 80 members on Saturday.